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EACH TIME THE OIL IS CHANGED
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Refer to fluid level service procedure of Section 5A, ZF
4HP16 Automatic Transaxle.
Manual Transaxle
Check the fluid level and add fluid as required. Refer to
Section 5B, Five–Speed Manual Transaxle.
Brake System Inspection
This inspection should be done when the wheels are re-
moved for rotation. Inspect the lines and the hoses for
proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. In-
spect the disc brake pads for wear. Inspect the rotors for
surface condition. Also inspect the drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including the
drums, the wheels cylinders, the parking brake, etc., at the
same time. Check the parking brake adjustment. Inspect
the brakes more often if habit or conditions result in fre-
quent braking.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot And Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and the steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and
the hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chaf-
ing, etc. Clean and inspect the drive axle boot and seals
for damage, tears or leakage. Replace the seals if neces-
sary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete system (including the catalytic con-
verter if equipped). Inspect the body near the exhaust sys-
tem. Look for broken, damaged, missing, or out–of–posi-
tion parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections, or other conditions which could cause heat
buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes seep
into the trunk or passenger compartment.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
damaged, or missing parts. Lubricate all linkage joints and
throttle cable joints, the intermediate throttle shaft bearing,
the return spring at throttle valve assembly, and the accel-
erator pedal sliding face with suitable grease. Check the
throttle cable for free movements.
Engine Drive Belts
Inspect all belts for cracks, fraying, wear and proper ten-
sion. Adjust or replace the belts as needed.
Hood Latch Operation
When opening the hood, note the operation of the secon-
dary latch. It should keep the hood from opening all the
way when the primary latch is released. The hood must
close firmly.
AT LEAST ANNUALLY
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and
Operation
Inspect the belt system including: the webbing, the
buckles, the latch plates, the retractor, the guide loops and
the anchors.
Movable Head Restraint Operation
On vehicles with movable head restraints, the restraints
must stay in the desired position.
Spare Tire and Jack Storage
Be alert to rattles in the rear of the vehicle. The spare tire,
all the jacking equipment, and the tools must be securely
stowed at all times. Oil the jack ratchet or the screw mech-
anism after each use.
Key Lock Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinder.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all the body door hinges including the hood, the
fuel door, the rear compartment hinges and the latches,
the glove box and the console doors, and any folding seat
hardware.
Transaxle Neutral Switch Operation on
Automatic Transaxle
CAUTION : Take the following precautions because
the vehicle could move without warning and possibly
cause personal injury or property damage:
S Firmly apply the parking brake and the regular
brakes.
S Do not use the accelerator pedal.
S Be ready to promptly turn off the ignition if the ve-
hicle starts.
On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in
each gear. The starter should crank only in P (Park) or N
(Neutral).
Parking Brake and Transaxle P (Park)
Mechanism Operation
CAUTION : In order to reduce the risk of personal in-
jury or property damage, be prepared to apply the reg-
ular brakes promptly if the vehicle begins to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill with enough room for movement
in the downhill direction. To check the parking brake, with
the engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal (until
only the parking brake is holding the vehicle).
To check the automatic transaxle P (Park) mechanism’s
holding ability, release all brakes after shifting the trans-
axle to P (Park).
Underbody Flushing
Flushing the underbody will remove any corrosive materi-
als used for ice and snow removal and dust control. At
least every spring clean the underbody. First, loosen the
sediment packed in closed areas of the vehicle. Then flush
the underbody with plain water.

SECTION : 1A
GENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIAGNOSIS1A–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Test 1A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Test 1A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Leak Diagnosis 1A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Knock Diagnosis 1A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noise Diagnosis 1A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL INFORMATION1A–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleanliness and Care 1A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On–Engine Service 1A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS
COMPRESSION TEST
Important : Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP)
Sensor connector to disable the fuel and the ignition sys-
tems.
Test the compression pressure for each cylinder. Low
compression pressure may be the fault of the valves or the
pistons. The following conditions should be considered
when you check the cylinder compression:
S The engine should be at normal operating tempera-
ture.
S The throttle must be wide open.
S All the spark plugs should be removed.
S The battery must be at or near full charge.
1. Place approximately three squirts of oil from a
plunger– type oiler into each spark plug port.
2. Insert the engine compression gauge into each
spark plug port.
3. Crank test each cylinder with four to five compres-
sion strokes using the starter motor.4. The lowest reading should not be less than 70% of
the highest reading. The compression gauge read-
ing should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) for
any of the cylinders.
5. Examine the gauge readings obtained after the four
”puffs” per cylinder are obtained from cranking the
starter motor. The readings are explained in the
following descriptions:
S Normal Condition – Compression builds up quickly
and evenly to the specified compression on each
cylinder.
S Piston Rings Faulty – Compression is low on the
first stroke and tends to build up on following
strokes, but the compression pressure does not
reach normal. The compression pressure improves
considerably with the addition of oil into the cylin-
der.
S Valves Faulty – Low compression pressure on the
first stroke. The compression pressure does not
tend to build up on the following strokes. The com-
pression pressure does not improve much with the
addition of oil into the cylinder.

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Application Lb–InLb–Ft NSm
Oil Pan Retaining Bolts10–89
Oil Pressure Switch4030–
Oil Suction Pipe Bolts8–71
Oil Suction Pipe Support Bracket Bolts16–53
Oil Pump Rear Cover Bolts6–53
Oil Pump Retaining Bolts10–89
Pulse Pickup Sensor Disc1310–
Rear Timing Belt Cover Bolts7–62
Safety Relief Valve Bolt3022–
Spark Plug Cover Bolts8–71
Spark Plugs2015–
Thermostat Housing Mounting Bolts1511–
Throttle Cable Bracket Bolts8–71
Timing Belt Automatic Tensioner Bolts2518–
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt2518–
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Nut2518–
Transaxle Bell Housing Bolts7555–
Transaxle Torque Converter Bolts6044–

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1. Bolt
2. Spark Plug Cover
3. Oil Filler Cap
4. Oil Filler Cap Seal
5. Bolt
6. Camshaft Cover
7. Camshaft Cover Gasket
8. Tappet Adjuster
9. Valve Key
10. Valve Spring Cap
11. Valve Spring
12. Valve Stem Seal
13. Valve Spring Seat
14. Valve Guide
15. Intake Valve Seat Ring
16. Exhaust Valve Seat Ring
17. Intake Valve
18. Exhaust Valve
19. Bolt
20. Front Camshaft Cap
21. Head Bolt
22. Bolt
23. Intermediate Camshaft Cap
24. Exhaust Gas Recirculation Adapter
25. Exhaust Gas Recirculation Adapter Gasket
26. Cylinder Head
27. Exhaust Manifold Gasket28. Exhaust Manifold
29. Nut
30. Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
31. Cylinder Head Gasket
32. Bolt
33. Thermostat Housing
34. Thermostat Housing Gasket
35. Stud
36. Sleeve
37. Plug
38. Bolt
39. Camshaft Position Sensor
40. Oil Gallery Plug
41. Exhaust Camshaft
42. Seal Ring
43. Camshaft Gear
44. Washer
45. Camshaft Gear Bolt
46. Intake Camshaft
47. Intake Manifold Gasket
48. Intake Manifold
49. Throttle Body Gasket
50. Throttle Body
51. Nut
52. Charcoal Canister Purge Solenoid
53. Exhaust Gas Recirculation Solenoid

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6. Disconnect the manifold air temperature (MAT)
sensor connector.
7. Disconnect the breather tube from the camshaft
cover.
8. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose from the
throttle body.
9. Disconnect the direct ignition system (DIS) coil con-
nector.
10. Disconnect the oxygen (O2) sensor connector, if
equipped.
11. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve connec-
tor.
12. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TPS) con-
nector.
13. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor connector.
14. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor (CTS)
connector.
15. Remove the air cleaner housing bolts.
16. Remove the air cleaner housing.
17. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
18. Remove the right front wheel well splash shield.
19. Install the engine assembly support fixture
J–28467–B.
20. Remove the right engine mount bracket and bolts.
21. Disconnect the upper radiator hose at the thermo-
stat housing.
22. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer
to Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
23. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolts.
24. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

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53. Remove the generator–to–intake manifold support
bracket bolts at the cylinder head and the intake
manifold.
54. Remove the generator support bracket.
55. Remove the intake manifold–to–generator strap
bracket bolt and loosen the bolt on the generator.
56. Move the strap clear of the intake manifold.
57. Remove the charcoal canister purge (CCP) and
EGR solenoid bracket bolt and move the bracket
clear.
58. Disconnect the throttle cable at the throttle body
and the intake manifold.
59. Loosen all of the cylinder head bolts gradually and
in the sequence shown.
60. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
61. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold
and the exhaust manifold attached.
Notice : Prevent any engine oil or coolant from entering
the cylinders when removing the cylinder head.
62. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder head and
the engine block.
2. Make sure the gasket surfaces of the cylinder head
and the engine block are free of nicks and heavy
scratches.
3. Clean the cylinder head bolts.
4. Inspect the cylinder head for warpage. Refer to
”Cylinder Head and Valve Train Components” in
this section.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the cylinder head gasket.
2. Install the cylinder head with the intake manifold
and the exhaust manifold attached.
3. Install the cylinder head bolts.
4. Tighten the cylinder head bolts gradually and in the
sequence shown.

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8. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve connec-
tor.
9. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TPS) con-
nector.
10. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP)
sensor connector.
11. Disconnect the coolant hoses at the throttle body.
12. Disconnect all of the necessary vacuum hoses, in-
cluding the vacuum hose at the fuel pressure regu-
lator and the brake booster vacuum hose at the
intake manifold.
13. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body
and the intake manifold.
14. Remove the throttle cable bracket bolts from the
intake manifold.
15. Remove the throttle cable bracket.
16. Remove the generator–to–intake manifold strap
bracket bolts and strap.
17. Remove the fuel rail as an assembly. Refer to Sec-
tion 1F, Engine Controls.
18. Remove the generator–to–intake manifold support
bracket bolts.
19. Remove the generator–to–intake manifold support
bracket.
20. Remove the intake manifold support bracket bolt at
the engine block and the intake manifold.
21. Remove the intake manifold support bracket.
22. Remove the intake manifold retaining bolt and nuts
in the sequence shown.
23. Remove the intake manifold.
24. Remove the intake manifold gasket.
25. Clean the sealing surfaces of the intake manifold
and the cylinder head.

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14. Connect the MAP sensor connector.
15. Connect the coolant hoses to the throttle body.
16. Connect the IAC valve connector.
17. Connect the TPS connector.
18. Connect the air cleaner outlet hose to the throttle
body.
19. Connect the MAT sensor connector.
20. Connect the CCP and EGR solenoid at the intake
manifold and tighten the bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the charcoal canister purge and exhaust gas
recirculation solenoid bracket bolt to 5 NSm (44 lb–in).
21. Install the fuel pump fuse.
22. Connect the negative battery cable.
23. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Section
1D, Engine Cooling.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the oxygen (O2) sensor connector, if
equipped.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Remove the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts from
the exhaust manifold studs.